Sage is a flavorful, fragrant culinary herb that complements poultry, seafood cheese, eggs and vegetable dishes. Along with rosemary and thyme, sage is considered an essential herb to have on hand; especially around the holidays.
Spread this creamy, savory butter under the skin of turkey or chicken before roasting, or slather it on warm, crusty rolls or homemade cornbread.
Browned Sage Butter Ravioli topped with freshly ground black pepper and Parmesan Cheese.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 pound salted butter, softened
8 to 10 large fresh sage leaves, washed and dried
Pinch of Salt
Pinch of ground white pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Chop the sage leaves finely.
2. Combine the sage, softened butter, salt and pepper in a bowl, stirring them together until the chopped sage is evenly distributed. Let sit at room temperature for an hour to let flavours infuse into the butter.
3. Refrigerate until ready to use.
NOTE: If you wish, you can spread the sage butter into a mold, or scoop the butter onto wax paper and roll into a log for easy cutting for later use. Place in a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag and place in the freezer. Sage butter will keep for several months in the freezer.
John Barritt and Son, Bermuda’s foremost beverage producer is bringing on the joyful festivities this winter with Barritt’s Stone Ginger Beer. We’ve extolled the virtues of this traditional Bermudian drink before; it’s refreshing and spicy, and wonderful in the kitchen! Google “cooking with ginger beer” and you’ll be amazed by the diversity and wow factor of the recipes.
As our good friend, Bruce Barritt says, “Bubbly, tasty, full of spice, refreshing and exciting. When it hits your taste buds, mate, full flavour is igniting.”
Ginger Beer & Orange Marmalade Glazed Pork Loin
INGREDIENTS
Shallowly score pork fat diagonally in a criss-cross pattern.
One 3 to 4-pound boneless pork loin roast
1 large onion, sliced
Whole cloves
1 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup ginger beer
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons five spice powder
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
DIRECTIONS
1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. Layer the onion slices in the bottom of a shallow baking pan. Place the pork loin roast, fat-side up, on top of the sliced onion. Lightly score fat diagonally in a criss-cross pattern. Insert whole cloves along diagonal intersecting points.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the marmalade, ginger beer, rice vinegar, soy sauce, five spice, ginger, Tabasco sauce, and minced garlic. Pour three-quarters of the marinade over the pork roast. Use the remaining marinade to baste the roast half way through cooking time.
3. Cook for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, or when an internal temperature of 145°-160° F is reached when using a meat thermometer. Remove from oven, and let roast rest for 5 minutes before carving. Drizzle with pan juices, if desired.
A smooth and creamy tropical delight. This easy, no-bake recipe is sure to please both baker and taste buds. And, remember, sharing is caring!
Time: 40 mins • Servings: 5-6
INGREDIENTS For the Crust:
1 cup of graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
For the Filling:
1 pkg. (8-ounce) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 mangoes, flesh only, skin removed
1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoon of warm water
200 ml of heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS 1. Pour graham crumbs into a mixing bowl. Add butter and sugar and mix until combined. 2. Add the mixture to the base of an 8-inch or 10-inch spring form pan. Spread the graham filling out to about to about 1/2 an inch thick. Using a spoon or spatula, press mixture until it’s flattened. 3. Place mango into a blender. Pulse for a few seconds. Then, blend on high speed for about a minute. 4. In a separate bowl, combine the gelatin and the water. Stir until gelatin dissolves.
Add gelatin mixture to the mango mixture; stir until combined. Set aside. 5. In another bowl, mix together Philadelphia cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. 6. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the whipping cream for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until thickened. Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream combined and smooth. 7. Spoon cheese mixture over the graham cracker base and smooth evenly using a spatula. 8. Spoon the mango puree over the top and smooth it out. 9. Place the mango cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or preferably chill overnight. 10. To serve, using a sharp knife, gently cut around the outside edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the springform pan. Unlatch, and remove the outer shell of the pan.
NOTE: If desired, you can garnish the cheesecake with piped whipped cream or mango slices.
It’s that glorious time of year again, when we joyfully take our gourmet ambitions outdoors, picnicking and dining in nature’s realm! Yes, of course, we’re talking barbecue.
As part of the immensely popular organic foods revolution, we’re featuring Woodstock Foods, produced with healthful content and sustainability in mind.
This month, you’ll find a selection from Woodstock’s range of premium organic condiments: Sweet Relish just right for your grilled burgers and hot dogs; and indispensable for homemade tartar sauce.
Homemade Tartar Sauce
Wonderfully versatile, tartar sauce is great on fish, other seafood, french fries, or chicken burgers.
DIRECTIONS
1. Place sweet relish and capers on a paper towel and blot to remove excess moisture.
2. Add all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
3. Cover bowl and refrigerate one hour before serving.
Welch’s, the producers of the world’s best-known grape juice, are based in Concord Massachusetts and have been a growing concern since 1869. We’re featuring Welch’s Concord Grape Juice and Niagara White Grape Juice for their impressive health benefits and unmistakable, bold flavour.
What makes these grapes so special, is the nutritional punch they pack. The wealth of plant nutrients and antioxidants in these juices helps maintain health, and there is no added sugar, colour or flavour. That’s why Welch’s Grape Juice tastes so good!
Great for dipping chips or an accompaniment for chicken or fish.
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 15 min
INGREDIENTS
1 medium navel orange, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
8 oz. seedless red grapes, stemmed and cut into quarters
½ cup chopped red pepper
¼ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 tbsp minced jalapenos (optional)
½ cup Welch’s 100% Grape Juice
About 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
One 8 oz. bag baked tortilla chips
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium bowl, mix the orange, grapes, red pepper, cilantro, green onions and jalapenos if using. Stir in the grape juice and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice if needed.
2. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
A super quick and easy recipe! Radicchio leaves are stuffed with crumbled, browned sausage and topped with a dollop of avocado horseradish sauce. Serve as an appetizer or alongside quinoa or couscous.
Sausage Radicchio Boats
Ingredients
1 large garlic clove
A pinch of salt, or more to taste
1/2 pound Italian sausage (sweet or mild), casings removed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 head radicchio, leaves removed
Directions
1. Using the side of a heavy knife, mash the garlic and salt until a paste forms.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the sausage in the oil until browned, about 5 minutes. NOTE: Use a heavy spoon to crumble sausage. Stir in the garlic/salt paste and vinegar, and cook, stirring constantly for about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Place the radicchio leaves on a platter or tray. Spoon the sausage mixture into leaves. Top with a dollop of avocado horseradish sauce and serve immediately.
Avocado Horseradish Sauce
Ingredients
1 avocado, pitted, and skin removed
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Place avocado, garlic, lemon juice, horseradish and salt together in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Sage is a flavorful, fragrant culinary herb that complements poultry, seafood cheese, eggs and vegetable dishes. Along with rosemary and thyme, sage is considered an essential herb to have on hand; especially around the holidays. 
A smooth and creamy tropical delight. This easy, no-bake recipe is sure to please both baker and taste buds. And, remember, sharing is caring!
Welch’s, the producers of the world’s best-known grape juice, are based in Concord Massachusetts and have been a growing concern since 1869. We’re featuring Welch’s Concord Grape Juice and Niagara White Grape Juice for their impressive health benefits and unmistakable, bold flavour.
Great for dipping chips or an accompaniment for chicken or fish.
